Advanced Clinical Nurse Pool

Valleywise Health; Peoria (AZ); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health in Peoria, AZ is seeking a Clinical Nurse to deliver patient-centered care in a collaborative environment. You will provide direct patient care, advocate for patients, and support physicians and teams across specialties.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, a valid AZ RN license (or compact), BLS, and at least one year of acute care experience. The position offers hourly pay and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s or higher in Nursing.
• At least 1 year of recent acute care RN experience.
• AZ RN licensure or valid compact licensure.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor patient conditions to identify nursing needs.
• Safely administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Design and implement personalized care plans.
• Educate and advocate for patients and families.
• Provide mentorship to ancillary clinical staff.
• Collaborate with physicians and interprofessional teams.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure care is documented accurately in the EHR.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Are you a passionate Registered Nurse ready to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care? As a Clinical Nurse at Valleywise Health, you will do much more than check boxes—you will act as a vital champion for our patients. Reporting to the Nurse Manager (or Executive Director of Nursing, Ambulatory), you will provide skilled, age-specific, and culturally meaningful care.

In this collaborative role, you will partner closely with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective healthcare to our wonderfully diverse community.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

Direct Patient Care & Advocacy

• Patient Assessment: Evaluate and monitor patient conditions closely to identify evolving nursing needs.
• Medication Administration: Safely and accurately administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Care Planning: Design, execute, and adapt personalized patient plans of care.
• Patient Advocacy: Serve as a dedicated educator and advocate, empowering patients and families to navigate their health journeys.
• Clinical Guidance: Provide indirect supervision and mentorship to ancillary clinical personnel.
• Interdisciplinary Partnership: Collaborate hand‑in‑hand with physicians, specialists, and support teams.
• Quality Improvement: Active participant in team‑building exercises and quality‑driven clinical initiatives.

Compliance & Excellence

• Strict Compliance: Deliver all care safely in accordance with recognized Valleywise Health policies and procedures.
• Meticulous Documentation: Complete and process all required electronic health records accurately and promptly.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Impactful Mission: Every day, you will promote comprehensive and affordable healthcare built around the unique needs of consumers.
• Diverse Environment: Thrive in an inclusive setting that respects, honors, and values diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Continuous Growth: Build your clinical skill set through continuous team‑based learning and continuous quality improvement projects.

Hourly Pay Rate: $51.00

Qualifications

Education

• Requires a Bachelor’s or higher in Nursing.

Experience

• Must have at least one (1) year of recent acute care hospital RN experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilitiesorif completed the New Grad RN program at Valleywise Health, must have at least one year of Valleywise Health experience as a RN and be in good standing.
• Previous acute care hospital experience in the area for which he or she is applying for is preferred.

Certification/Licensure

• Must possess a current, valid AZ RN license, a temporary AZ RN license, or avalid compact RN licensure for the current state of practice.
• Must be in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing.
• Requires a BLS card obtained through an American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.
• In addition, certification or continuing education may be required based on the area of practice:
  • Ambulatory/Specialty Clinics: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.
  • Angio Suite: Must obtain ACLS and PALS within six (6) months of hire or transfer.
  • Antepartum Testing Center: Must have an Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification upon hire or transfer. Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.
  • Behavioral Health: CPI certification and BLS training will be provided upon hire or transfer to Behavioral Health Departments.
  • BH Unit 2 Adolescent: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.
  • Burn Med Surg Adult: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain PALS within six (6) months. Must obtain ABLS within one (1) year.
  • Burn Med Surg Peds: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain PALS within six (6) months. Must obtain ABLS within one (1) year.
  • Burn Center ICU: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain PALS within six (6) months. Must obtain ABLS within one (1) year.
  • Burn Unit Emergency: Must have ACLS and PALS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain ABLS within one (1) year.
  • Burn Clinic: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain PALS within six (6) months. Must obtain ABLS within one (1) year.
  • Cath Lab: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer.
  • Critical Care: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within six (6) months of hire or transfer. Must obtain TNCC, ATCN, or TCAR within twelve (12) months of hire or transfer. Critical Care Certified Nurse (CCRN) preferred.
  • Dialysis: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance